After the trainings held in Slovenia in Celje (13-17 May 2022) and in Serbia in Kraljevo (26-30 September 2022), teachers from three countries, Slovenia, Serbia and Italy, gathered again in Italy in Soverato, from the 17th to the 21st April 2023 within the Erasmus+ project “ForLife”. About thirty teachers will share their experiences in using different tools and methods in teaching the importance of forests, from biodiversity, through health and sustainable use of resources, to the preservation of the natural environment.‎

Together with the hosts of the “Jump” organization from Soverato, schools and the local administration of Soverato, the opening ceremony at the “ForLife” project was in honor of the sea, about the importance of the sea for society, economic development of the community. Special attention was paid to a demonstration of the skills of special rescuers – dogs, who are trained to react quickly and energetically if the safety of swimmers is threatened. ‎

Very positive energy, free and uninhibited behavior of children, happiness and pride that they are “part of the marine ecosystem”, is the special impressions that we experienced greeting the sea, and a sense of togetherness that different social structures and interests bring together inhabitants in the fight for a healthy environment ‎and especially a clean sea.‎

During the four days of training, the participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with the forest and marine ecosystems in the vicinity of Soverato municipality and to share previous knowledge and experience about the importance of forests and green areas for the general well-being of people and wildlife.‎

The training agenda can be found at the link.‎